Flexible Circuits vs. Printed Circuit Board

It is common for many designers and engineers to think of a flexible circuit as a printed circuit board (PCB) that can bend. While it is true that a flex circuit and PCB perform the same electrical function, the structural and mechanical differences are significant,...

Soldering Flexible Circuits

The most common methods for component attachment on flexible circuits and rigid printed circuit boards involve soldering. The basic principles for soldering are the same for both flex and hard board, but soldering components to flexible circuits involves certain...

How to Avoid Trace Fracturing on Flexible Circuits

Flexible circuits are ideal for applications that require bending and twisting. This flexibility gives designers options that are not available with the typical printed circuit board. This does not mean that a flexible copper trace will never crack, as like most...

Maxi-flex® simplifies electronic packaging

Maxi-flex® simplifies electronic packaging All Flex Flexible Heater Solutions by All Flex | Mar 13, 2024 | BlogsFlexible heaters are a unique solution to a challenging problem. This innovative style of heating element can fit into tight spaces and are flexible enough...

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Connectors

Mating with Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors is an increasingly popular termination for flexible printed circuits. Use of a ZIF connector eliminates the need for a mating connector. The flex end “mates” into the connector, usually located on a rigid board....

The Benefits of Flexible Circuitry

The benefits of flexible circuits, which are explained below, are plentiful. From solving packaging problems to amazing thermal management, All Flex flexible circuits are designed with the customer in mind. See how you can benefit from a flex circuit click here to...